Events Calendar
View our upcoming events on the calendar below. You can navigate to view the week or month calendar, as well.
Event Listings with descriptions are below.
Upcoming Events:
Adult/Teen Events:
Slater After Hours:
September 24, 2024 @ 6 pm:" I Know What You're Thinking" a mind reading show with Gregg Dwyer.
This mix of magic, psychology and intuition will leave you astonished,
entertained and maybe a little unnerved. Gregg started out as an escape
artist and illusionist working with Doug Henning’s Broadway hit “the Magic
Show”. This is going to be a lot of fun!
Saturday, September 28th – 9AM to 2PM
Friends of Slater Library hosting Huge Book/Yard Sale! Stop by the
Griswold Town Hall parking lot to browse for books, DVDs and so much
more! Please visit our website for information on book donations.
Tuesday, October 15th @2 6PM
Heroes & Headaches: New England’s Story of Pirates and Pirate Hunters
presented by Luca Rebussini. Come sail back in time with us to a sea ruled
by Pirates and learn about their reign of terror and those who hunted them
down. This interactive, educational program (of course it is educational,
Luca is a Social Studies teacher) will highlight the who and why along with
weapons and tactics. Join us to explore this fascinating time in history.
Tuesday, November 19th @ 6PM
• Griswold High School Chamber Choir directed by Raymond Churchill.
This 20-member group is known for their acapella arrangements regularly
winning awards and acclamation in competitions across the state and
country. They will be presenting a variety of music highlighting the
upcoming holiday season. This program will be open to all ages, families
welcome.
Join us at Slater Library for these fun, entertaining and informative events. After Hours @ Slater Library
are for Adult/Teen Audiences except this year’s Choir event is Multi-Generational, and free! Please stop in at 26
Main Street, Jewett City CT or call 860 376 0024 to reserve your seat.
Children's Events:
Return to our site soon for newly added events! See recurring children's events below, and learn more on our Children's Department webpage.
Recurring Adult/Teen Events:
Yarn and Darn!
Third Fridays of each month, 3-4pm
A drop-in program for all ages and abilities! Bring any handwork that you are working on: knitting, crocheting, embroidery, sewing - you name it!
Tech Support
Wednesday afternoons from 4-5pm
Call the Library @ (860) 376-0024 to sign up for help with your technology questions. Appointments are 15 minutes, unless more time is requested.
Chess Club
First Saturdays at 11am
A drop-in program for all abilities and ages! This is not a learn-to-play program.
Games begin @ 11am.
Book Clubs
Various Days!
First Mondays of each month @ 1pm*
Second Fridays of each month @ 1:30pm*
Historical Fiction Book Club - Last Thursdays of each month @ 5:30-6:30pm
Call (860) 376-0024 to sign-up for our book clubs! Books will be available a few weeks before the meeting. Staff will contact participants when books are available to pick up.
*Holidays may affect the day this book club meets.
Adult Crafts
Adult Crafts are offered at Slater Library during the day. Stay tuned for upcoming Fall and Christmas craft events on our calendar and social media.
State Representative Office Hours @ Slater Library
First and Second Thursdays of each month, 4-*6:15pm
First and Second Thursdays of each month, 4-*6:15pm
Office hours with State Representative Brian Lanoue
* last walk-in at 6:00 pm; Rep. Lanoue will not be meeting at Slater during the summer. Fall dates TBD.
Recurring Children's Events:
Let's Lego
Thursdays 12:30 - 6:00 pm
Thursdays 12:30 - 6:00 pm
Get creative with the library's Legos and build something to put on display here at the Library! No sign-up required.
Baby and Me
Tuesdays, 9:30am, Fall 10-week session starting 9/17/24
Tuesdays, 9:30am, Fall 10-week session starting 9/17/24
Sign-up is required and begins August 26th.
Songs, Rhymes and Stories with Ashley LaBarbera for ages 6-18 months and caregivers.
Toddler Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:30am, Fall 10-week session starting 9/17/24
Tuesdays, 10:30am, Fall 10-week session starting 9/17/24
Sign-up is required and begins August 26th.
Music, movement, stories and crafts with Mrs. Brown. For toddlers ages 2-3 with siblings welcome!
Wee Play!
Wee Play!
Fridays at 11am (year-round)
This is an informal time where you can play with toys, check out books, and connect with other caregivers. A great way to introduce your children to the library!
Saturday Stories
Second Saturday of each month, 10:30am
Second Saturday of each month, 10:30am
Enjoy some wonderful stories with our children's librarians!
STEAM Kits
Slater Library has added 7 STEAM Kits containing books, educational games and puzzles to our children's collection! Parents and Caregivers may check out these kits for a two-week period. These kits, encompassing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) cover a variety of themes. Learn more on our "Children's Department" webpage.